Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/tasa'nafu/
English: The state of being well-designed; a style that values quality of utility.
Jengo hili lina tasanafu bora ya usanifu.
This building has an excellent architectural design.
/tasa'rafu/
English: 1. Tools; goods that are purchased. 2. Manner of use; grammar.
Tasarafu ya lugha ni muhimu kwa uandishi bora.
Grammar is important for good writing.
/tasa'rifu/
English: 1. The act of changing money (currency exchange). 2. The amount of money allocated for a task; budget.
Serikali imetenga tasarifu kwa ujenzi wa barabara.
The government allocated a budget for road construction.
/tasa'rufu/
English: 1. Manner or way of using. 2. Manner of taking care of.
Tasarufu ya fedha ni muhimu kwa mafanikio.
Proper use of money is important for success.
/tasa'ufi/
English: A religious orientation in Islam that emphasizes devotion, spirituality, and detachment from worldly matters; Sufism.
Wafuasi wa tasaufi huishi maisha ya unyenyekevu na ibada.
Follows of Sufism live a humble and devoted life.
/tasa'widi/
English: 1. To become black; to darken. 2. To become turbid or unclear; to be neglected.
Maji ya bwawa yameanza kusawidi baada ya mvua.
The pond water has started to darken after the rain.
/tasa'wari/
English: 1. To be believable; to be credible. 2. To come to mind; to form a mental picture.
Ni vigumu kutasawari tukio hilo.
It's hard to imagine that event.
/tasa'wari/
English: 1. To tend towards quality or efficiency. 2. To be in a good state.
Mradi huu unatasawari kwa ufanisi mkubwa.
This project is progressing efficiently.
/tas'bihi/
English: 1. A string of beads used in prayers. 2. A rosary used in devotion.
Alikuwa akihesabu tasbihi baada ya sala.
She was counting her prayer beads after the prayer.
/tas'fida/
English: Euphemism; use of mild or indirect words to avoid offense.
Alitumia tasfida badala ya kusema moja kwa moja.
He used a euphemism instead of speaking directly.
/tasha'hadi/
English: To testify; to give evidence; to bear witness to faith.
Muislamu husema tashahadi kila siku.
A Muslim recites the testimony of faith daily.
/tasha'hari/
English: 1. To spread light; to shine. 2. To become famous. 3. To spread or be known. 4. To announce publicly.
Jina lake limetashahari kote nchini.
His name has become famous throughout the country.
/tasha'kuru/
English: To give thanks; to express gratitude.
Tunamshukuru Mungu na tunatashakari kwa wema wake.
We thank God and express gratitude for His goodness.
/tasha'kuri/
English: Thanks; gratitude.
Alitoa tashakuri kwa wote waliomsaidia.
He expressed his gratitude to all who helped him.
/tash'bɪha/
English: Simile; comparison using "like" or "as."
Mfano wa tashbiha ni "jasiri kama simba."
An example of a simile is "brave as a lion."
/tash'bihi/
English: A figure of speech comparing things using words like kama or mfano wa; simile.
"Ana nguvu kama simba" ni mfano wa tashbihi.
"He is strong like a lion" is an example of a simile.
/tash'didi/
English: Emphasis; the act of stressing or intensifying.
Walimu walitoa tashdidi juu ya nidhamu.
The teachers placed strong emphasis on discipline.
/tashi'hisi/
English: A figure of speech that gives non-living things the qualities of living beings; personification.
"Jua linacheka" ni mfano wa tashihisi.
"The sun is smiling" is an example of personification.
/tashi'hisi/
English: Personification.
"Jua lilicheka" ni mfano wa tashihisi.
"The sun laughed" is an example of personification.
/tashi'ti/
English: Annoyance, stubbornness; state of irritation or nuisance.
Tabia yake ya tashiti inawakera watu.
His stubborn behavior annoys people.
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